Sermons on Despair:

Betrayal

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 11, 2002

Learning how to respond to betrayal by modeling after Jesus’ response to Judas and his betrayal.

WHEN THINKING ABOUT THE SUBJECT OF BETRAYAL THE FIRST THING THAT USUALLY COMES TO MIND IS JUDAS. IN FACT, JUDAS’S "KISS OF BETRAYAL" MAY BE THE MOST FAMOUS ONE IN ALL OF HISTORY. WHAT MAKES THIS ONE BETRAYAL SO FAMOUS? WAS IT BECAUSE OF WHOM HE BETRAYED? NO! JUDAS MADE HISTORY BECAUSE OF WHO HE ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-35

Denomination: Free Methodist

Playing Hurt Series

Contributed by Dennis Wilder on Oct 24, 2002

God wants us to continue on with Him through faith, even when tragedy is all around.

Introduction: We believe that such only are real believers as endure unto the end; that their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them from superficial professors; that a special providence watches over their welfare; and that they are kept by the power of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Daniel 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Its Impossible To Keep Going When I Feel Like Giving Up

Contributed by James Kelley on Dec 1, 2000

This sermon helps identify the common causes of depression and prescribes God’s cure for them.

I have been feeling a bit "down and blue" over the past few weeks and motivation to do anything has been sadly lacking. But thank the Lord for His amazing grace that reaches even downhearted pastors. I found great solace in an episode from Elijah’s life that is found in 1 Kings 19. Let me share ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Walk With A Stranger

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Apr 11, 2002

3rd Sunday of Easter, Series A -- When Jesus opens the Scriptures and opens our eyes, he goes from being a stranger to becoming a friend.

A Walk with A Stranger – Luke 24:13-32 Intro: What do you talk about with strangers? Often it works well to discuss important events that everyone knows about: the war in the Middle East, the weather, the economy, etc. The afternoon of Jesus’ resurrection, it’s not too difficult for us to picture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32, 1 Peter 1:17

Denomination: Lutheran

1 Advent B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 3, 2002

Jesus invites us to "Watch, stay awake". As we watch, we are invited to see through the eyes of Jesus. Watching helps us to see the hope in the midst of terror.

1 Advent B Mark 13:24-37 1 December 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Elie Wiesel is a Jewish writer whose novels prod the depths of the Holocaust, asking difficult questions of humanity and of God. In Night, a child hangs from a S.S. gallows and the question goes up, “Where is God?” Wiesel writes: “And I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Antidote To Worry

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Mar 29, 2005

The World has a solution to worry that includes ingnoring problems, pretenting that they can not get any worse or simply trying to laugh them off. Yet God has a different antidote to worry and today I would like to show it to you...

TITLE: GOD’S ANTIDOTE TO WORRY SCRIPTURE: PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 DATE: 03/13/03 VS. 6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 6:4-6, Philippians 6:6-7

Denomination: Orthodox

Deeds Not Words Series

Contributed by Edward Nutter on Apr 11, 2005

People won’t care what we say, if it is just words, with no actions...

1 Corinthians 13 1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

How Jesus Used Healing In His Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 4, 2005

Never a sickness that He cannot heal. Never a sorrow that He cannot cheer. Never a problem that He cannot resolve Never a worry cause He still on the throne.

How Jesus Used Healing in His Ministry John 9:1-9:38 Many people fail to understand God’s greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the disciples to drag the Lord into a complicated discussion about sin and suffering, Jesus stated an important fact about sickness when He ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crossing Jordan

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 8, 2005

Every body has a Jordan to cross, it is something that stands between you and the inheritance God has promised you. The Children of Israel made it across and so can we.

Moses had died and Joshua is in charge, They are at a critical point, they have been here before. (This is where you either breakdown or you breakthrough) This is where you decide if the dream is worth it. It’s one thing to dream it’s another thing to take possession of that dream. Every dreamer ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Toxic Relationships Series

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Apr 22, 2005

If there is anything that can hurt or harm us it is toxins that can get inside of you or on you and destroy your health and ultimately your life because "toxins" or poison and in like manner, toxic relationships can poison your life.

2 Cor. 6:14-18A Toxic Relationships H Lee Clay The term "toxic" is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as meaning, "Of, relating to, or caused by a toxin or other poison". The American Heritage Dictionary goes on to define the word "relationship" as, "The condition or fact of being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Peace In The Midst Of The Storm Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on May 4, 2005

Part 21 of a series in Psalm 119

Peace in the Midst of the Storm Part 21 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: October 12, 2003 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Psalm 119: 161-168 Introduction The psalmist has been under constant pressure, discouraged, and depressed. He uses two words repetively; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:161-168

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Joy In Serving Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

Beginning the series in James we focus on the Joy of Serving. James the half brother of Jesus leads the way as a joyful servant

HOW TO HAVE JOY IN SERVING James 1:1-4 (NASB) (1) James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad, greetings. {2} Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, {3} knowing that the testing of your faith produces ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: *other

What Christianity Is

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 20, 2008

If your life is built upon the words of Jesus, it will endure.

WHAT CHRISTIANITY IS Matthew 7:21-29 (RSV) 21/ “Not every one who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22/ On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sitting At The Kings Table"

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 24, 2006

This message shows how wonderful grace is to the needy.

SITTING AT THE KINGS TABLE (A picture of Grace) TEXT: II Samuel 9:1-10-4) Pastor W. Max Alderman Introduction: Grace is a wonderful thing. It is wonderful because it is so Amazing. It is wonderful because it is Atoning. It is wonderful because it is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of Easter

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 11, 2006

The reality of who Jesus is often times does not match up to our misconceptions.

“The Reality of Easter” April 16, 2006 Introduction: Today is Resurrection Sunday, the day we celebrate the greatest event in history. Easter is the time of year when we celebrate the events surrounding the last week of the life of Christ, his death and his resurrection. But so often, people ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist